A trusted civil law attorney discusses wrongful death lawsuits and addresses some common concerns people often have.

• How long do I have to file a wrongful death lawsuit?

A wrongful death lawsuit must be filed within two years of the date of death.

• Can you go to jail as the result of a wrongful death lawsuit?

No. A wrongful death lawsuit is a civil matter, not a criminal one. Charges may be taken out as the result of the death, but they won’t result from the civil lawsuit.

• What does a wrongful death settlement look like?

The beneficiaries are entitled to lost wages, funeral expenses, accumulated medical bills, some punitive damages, and sometimes emotional distress.

• How do you prove emotional distress in court?

Emotional distress is proven through a combination of testimony by those affected and advocacy by an experienced attorney.

If you’ve lost a loved one through someone else’s negligence and want to file a wrongful death lawsuit, call one of our attorneys today.